CVE-2024-7235 – AVG AntiVirus Free Link Following Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

https://notcve.org/view.php?id=CVE-2024-7235

29 Jul 2024 — AVG AntiVirus Free Link Following Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of AVG AntiVirus Free. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the AVG Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create a folder. • https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1006 • CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') •